The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-06-20
Island Notes.

Saturday was gala day at Peaks Island.
A party of excursionist, members of the
"Lasters Protective Union" of Auburn, with
ladies, numbering upwards of 500 persons,
accompanied by the Lewiston Brigade Band,
% pieces, visited the island. The band is
consolidation Of Glovers', Perkins and john
sons bands, with Mr.. f. G. Paine, leader.
The steamers Cadet and Emita of the Star
line, and steamer Greenwood conveyed the
party from the Grand Trunk railway to the
island At II o'clock the company had pic
mic dinner In the Garden. The band dis
coursed excellent music for one hour on the
lawn. An animated game of base ball was
played by the picked mines of married men
and single men of Auburn, which resulted in
a score of to in favor of the single men.
Then followed target shooting, wheel-bar-
row race. potato race, and standing jump.
The best jump was feet 81 inches, made by
K. g. Moody. In a contest in archery by the
ladies, the best shot was made by Miss
Templeton. The three legged race was very
amusing. The prize was won by Messrs.
Charles Libby and John Osborne. At the
close of the out door sports there was dane
Ing in the Opera House, in which very many
took part. At o'clock there was subma-
rine explosion Of dynamite at point near
the shore.
A stage performance in the Opera House
was then given by Mr.. Ed. Arnold, in negro
melodies; Mr.. G. r. Lee, exhibition in club
swinging; Master Glenn, who played the
banjo in fine style, and Mr.. Ed. Roach, who
sang with good effect. The winners of the
games and races were invited to the stage
and each presented with prize. The days
pastimes were highly enjoyed by the visitors
from abroad and by many people from the
city. Officers Sterling and Hale report it as
being one of the most quiet and orderly par
ties, from abroad, that has visited the island
during thepast four years.
MT. G: M: Legrow of Woodfords, has rent
ed the kfmball cottage, above Elephant Ave-
| nue.. where the family are pleasantly located
for the season. Mr.. Legrow has also nicely
fitted the store on Island Avenue near the
post once, and has stocked it with dry. goods
and small wares. This is new line of trade
for Peaks. The PRESS is on sale at Mr., Le-
grows counter.
The Sunday afternoon services at the
church were appropriate for Children's Day.
There was fine display of flowers and ever
| greens, with artistically wrought designs
church. Rev j. B. Lapham, pastor Of the the
| church, selected the words for his text, 'Un-
| derstandeth thou what thou readest?" GLOW
can except some man should guide me His
discourse was on the subject of education, in
the home; in the week day and Sunday
school, in the church and teachings of God
In nature. 1t was an interesting and in
| structive discourse. There was large num-
Der of visitors present. including many chill
dren. In the evening the children gave
concert under the direction of Mr. William,
| G. Frazier, superintendent. The exercises
consisted of singing, instrumental music,
determinations. recitations, ETC., in which
Ethel Ackley, Ella Trott, Eva Mcdonald.
Annie Lap ln Lottie Carter, Julia Cush-
Mcdonald. Lena England and Frank Nc
Donald, took prominent parts. The singing
by six little girls was very good.